E.U. Says Europe Out of ‘Emergency’ Phase of Pandemic
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The European Union announced Wednesday that Europe is moving out of the emergency phase of the pandemic, and the E.U. will now focus on vaccination, surveillance, and testing in preparation for a possible C…
Learn MoreMedicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Coverage for Eligible, Necessary Care: Report
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Coverage for eligible, necessary care is denied each year to tens of thousands of seniors with private Medicare Advantage plans, U.S. federal investigators say.In a report released Thursday, the team from t…
Learn MoreHaving MS May Impact Cancer Screening, Diagnosis
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and cancer, breast cancers are less likely to be detected through screening and colorectal cancer is more likely to be detected at an early stage, according to a…
Learn MoreMedicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Coverage for Eligible, Necessary Care: Report
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Coverage for eligible, necessary care is denied each year to tens of thousands of seniors with private Medicare Advantage plans, U.S. federal investigators say.In a report released Thursday, the team from t…
Learn MorePrevalence of MS Similarly High in Black, White Individuals
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) is similarly high in Black and White individuals and is lower in Hispanics and Asians, according to a study published online April 27 in Neurology.Annette M. Langer…
Learn MoreFDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released proposed rules — first announced a year ago — to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.”The proposed rules would help prevent children from be…
Learn MoreLas lecciones de conducción ayudan a mantener seguros a los jóvenes conductores
JUEVES, 28 de abril de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Si su hijo adolescente está ansioso por conducir, una nueva investigación subraya la importancia de inscribirlo en lecciones de conducción. El estudio encontró que el entrenamiento de los conductores y l…
Learn MoreDog Years: Research Shows Which Breeds Live Longest
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If longevity were a priority when choosing a pup, Jack Russell terriers and Yorkshire terriers would be top picks.Those little dynamos have the longest life expectancy of a host of common dog breeds, accord…
Learn MoreVaccine Taken During Pregnancy Might Shield Baby Against RSV
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An experimental vaccine given during pregnancy has shown early promise for protecting infants from a potentially severe respiratory infection.The vaccine, being developed by Pfizer, aims to protect babies f…
Learn MoreHospital Outcomes Worse With Suboptimal Treatment of Hypothyroidism
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Suboptimal treatment of hypothyroidism is associated with worse hospital outcomes, according to a study published online April 26 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.Matthew D. Ettelson, M…
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